Understanding Key Vocabulary in History

What does the word "deception" mean?

• Honesty

• The act of tricking someone

• Happiness

• Friendship

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word "peril"?

• Safety

• Danger

• Joy

• Calm

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "resolve" mean?

• To give up

• To decide firmly on a course of action

• To ignore

• To forget

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word "ambiguous" mean?

• Clear

• Uncertain or having more than one meaning

• Simple

• Definite

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of "dismal"?

• Cheerful

• Gloomy or depressing

• Bright

• Exciting

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "retaliate" mean?

• To forgive

• To get back at someone

• To help

• To ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence, "The spy used deception to avoid being caught," what does "deception" mean?

• Telling the truth

• Tricking others

• Asking for help

• Running away

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Read the sentence: "The explorers faced great peril during their journey." What does "peril" mean in this context?

• Adventure

• Danger

• Success

• Celebration

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In the sentence, "She showed great resolve in finishing her project on time," what does "resolve" mean?

• Doubt

• Determination

• Confusion

• Laziness

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "ambiguous" mean in the sentence: "His answer was ambiguous, so no one knew what he meant"?

• Clear

• Unclear or having more than one meaning

• Loud

• Short

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F